Free Resources from the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education

Free Resources from the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) offers a ton of resources – in-person, virtual, and hybrid – for students in grades Pre-K through college! Check out this downloadable and printable resource, or view the opportunities below.

Free PK-12 Curriculum & Resources – Apply Now!

ACPE invites you to apply NOW for FREE college & career exploration resources (PK-12). REGISTER TODAY to ensure timely shipment. Digital options available too! If your school was unable to use I Know I Can or Kids2College program materials shipped last year, please reapply so we can ensure you have updated resources for your students, digital access, and program support this year. Applications, FAQs, curriculum resources, and all relevant tips and tools are available on ACPE’s website: acpe.alaska.gov/K-8Programs. Sign up today to receive annual program invitations and updates!

Free Elementary Resources – In-school, Distance Learning, and Hybrid Models

Early Career Explorers – PK-4: By incorporating career exploration into standard elementary curriculum, students build a strong foundation to better understand the importance of academics, extracurricular activities, and healthy study habits as it relates to future career goals. FREE Activities include: coloring pages, writing practice, trading cards, and much more. 

I Know I Can – Grade 2: The I Know I Can story and educational activities are available for FREE. Individual books and program materials can be delivered to schools PLUS a digital download, student activities and family tips are available online. Students are encouraged to draw pictures of their career dreams and complete related educational activities. ELA, Social Studies, SEL, and early CCP content areas are incorporated.

Kids2College – Grades 5-8: The FREE Kids2College program includes six, 1-hr lessons, video or virtual college & career panels, virtual campus tours, and printed or digital student workbooks and teacher’s guide. Students identify career interests and build personal learning and career plans, learn how to best prepare for college and career training, and learn about college entrance exams, admissions, and financial aid. ELA, Math, Social Studies, SEL, Computers, and CCP content areas incorporated.

AKCIS for Grades 3-12

AKCIS Junior: Lay the groundwork for career success, for high school, and beyond by building the habits of record-keeping, goal-setting, and decision-making. Students, grades 3 – 8, complete career assessments, curriculum activities, and build their personal Portfolios. Implementation Plans and trainings available!

AKCIS High School: Combine comprehensive career, education, school, and scholarship information with an outcome-driven curriculum and Personal Learning & Career Plan. Students create portfolios, or build on their work in AKCIS Junior with additional tools, to expand their horizons.

Site Account Renewals and Activation: ACPE continues to be able to offer AKCIS to all Alaskans for FREE! Ensure student usage will not be interrupted by submitting your site’s agreement today. Applications for the 2020-2021 school year are online. Renew by completing the annual Activation & Fee Waiver Agreement online

Resources for High School Students

FAFSA Time Alaska: ACPE has staff ready to help students complete the FAFSA, which opened up again on October 1. FSA ID and FAFSA completion assistance is available to students and families virtually at FAFSA Time Alaska events, during FAFSA Wednesdays, and via ACPE Success Center. For more information, please contact dominika.szpotanska@alaska.gov.

Online College and Career Planning Assistance

Virtual Success Center: ACPE Success Center staff are available to answer questions about FAFSA, scholarships, postsecondary programs, college enrollment and application coaching, and more! Virtual classroom presentations available! If you or your students have questions about navigating the postsecondary landscape in these uncertain times, please contact ACPE’s Success Center team at 800-441-2962, Opt # 4 or acpesuccesscenter@alaska.gov.

Alaska Live Online Job Shadows Events: A group of postsecondary, state, and local educators; industry partners; and community members are planning to bring Online Job Shadows to students across Alaska. We would like to Expand Our Reach regarding career clusters, occupations, industries, employers, and postsecondary education. We know 2020-2021 plans for educational delivery are still uncertain. We appreciate your input as we begin scheduling and planning for Live Online Job Shadow events.

College and Career Planning Blog: Where to start Personal Learning & Career Plans (PLCPs)? How to start? Which direction should I take? I had these same questions when I sat down to write this blog entry. There are so many directions I could go - just get to the point; draw some mind pictures. There is so much to write about PLCPs. You are probably having similar questions as you approach the transition from high school to college and career training. There are so many resources, many of them raising more questions than they answer.

For more information on these resources please contact Shelly Morgan, K-12 Specialist.